I have been working slowly and steadily to reduce the amount of “stuff” in my house.
Something I have been avoiding like the plague is the mountains of toys in almost every corner of my house.
I’m on a mission to do this now. It is unfortunate that rummage sale season is over, since there’s no other good way (is there?) to unload these things and earn a little return on the initial investment.
It is also unfortunate that I would prefer sticking hot pokers in my eyes to actually assembling, organizing, and facilitating a rummage sale. I’m almost positive that last year I said “I will never do this again,” in fact. My personality doesn’t allow for a whole lot of dickering over items that are marked .50.
The kinds of things I’m looking to get rid of are arguably “hot sellers” in the rummage world. Toys, toys, toys.
I’m looking for tips and tricks to maximize my big blowout. Or, is there a better way? Please submit in the comments area below!
My plan is to start collecting apple boxes at the grocery store (free, sturdy, and with lids) and filling one or two each weekend. As I do this, I am going to price the items. Theoretically, when the time comes, I can carry up the boxes and only have to set up tables and fend for myself when it comes to the customers.
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Posted by Heidi @ 7:04 am
Tags: rummage sale, Tips and Tricks, toys
December 9th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Take the hot poker in the eye instead. Either: A) Find a charity rummage sale* in the spring for quick and easy liquidation or B) donate them and feel warm inside
(*Greendale village has one twice a year. A percentage of your sales goes to the charity and you can opt to have any left over toys donated to a good cause. The sale is well attended so you’ll sell many of your items easily)